I just heard that a true icon in the woodcarving world, Nora Hall, passed away recently. I have never had a chance to meet her, but have spoken to her on the phone and was very familiar with her as a highly talented and respected woodcarver. I believe she was into her 90s and was […]
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A proud teacher’s moment
Terry May (as far as I know, not a long-lost relative) of Summerville, SC who took a weekend class from me several years ago in my workshop in Charleston, has just completed a wonderful fireplace mantel with beautiful flowing acanthus leaves. I am a very proud teacher. Congratulations Terry! But alas, I cannot take the […]
Teaching a class in Greenville, SC
Just a quick note, as it has been a long day. I got up at 5:30 this morning, packed up the car for teaching a class, and at 7:30 drove to Greenville, SC – 3-1/2 hour drive. I taught a beginning carving class to 12 students this afternoon at the Woodcraft Supply Store. Tomorrow morning […]
New Class offered in Johnson City, TN
I just spoke with the owners of Woodcraft Supply in Johnson City, TN and we are setting up a carving class for November 16 & 17, 2011. This will be for beginners and experienced carvers, and will be on relief carving for furniture. It is a very flexible class, and if you have a project […]
2012 Woodcarving Class Schedule
Here is the latest for my schedule of woodcarving classes I will be teaching in 2012. Looks like it’s going to be a busy year! Also, if anybody is interested in coming to Charleston to take classes, let me know and I can start to arrange a class. I offer individual classes also, if you just […]
Wood Carving Students
I have meant to put photos up of students that I have had come to my shop to learn woodcarving. Several weeks ago, Andy Boro travelled from Aikin, SC to learn how to carve an acanthus leaf. He is wanting to carve a cabriole leg with a classic acanthus leaf decoration on the knee. This practice leaf […]